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Fairy tales are timeless stories of magic, transformation, and wonder - passed down across generations from every corner of the world. From the Brothers Grimm in Germany and Hans Christian Andersen in Denmark, to ancient Persian, Chinese, and African folklore, these tales have shaped literature and childhood for centuries. On Fairytalez, you can read over 4,000 fairy tales, fables, and folk tales for free - the world's largest online collection.
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BROTHERS GRIMMCinderellaThe wife of a rich man fell sick, and as she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only…...Read Tale →CHARLES PERRAULTLittle Red Riding HoodOnce upon a time there lived in a certain village a little country girl, the prettiest creature was ever seen. Her mother…...Read Tale →BROTHERS GRIMMLittle Snow-WhiteOnce upon a time in the middle of winter, when the flakes of snow were falling like feathers from the sky, a…...Read Tale →HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENThe Little MermaidFar out in the ocean, where the water is as blue as the prettiest cornflower and as clear as crystal, it is…...Read Tale →BROTHERS GRIMMRapunzelThere were once a man and a woman who had long in vain wished for a child. At length the woman hoped…...Read Tale →ANDREW LANG'S FAIRY BOOKSThe Sleeping Beauty in the WoodThere were formerly a king and a queen, who were so sorry that they had no children; so sorry that it cannot…...Read Tale →BROTHERS GRIMMRumpelstiltskin (Grimm's version)By the side of a wood, in a country a long way off, ran a fine stream of water; and upon the…...Read Tale →HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENThe Ugly DucklingIt was so beautiful in the country. It was the summer time. The wheat fields were golden, the oats were green, and…...Read Tale →ANDREW LANG'S FAIRY BOOKSBeauty and the BeastOnce upon a time, in a very far-off country, there lived a merchant who had been so fortunate in all his undertakings…...Read Tale →
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ALEXANDER PUSHKINThe Golden CockerelIn a country far, and days long gone, There lived a famous Tsar -- Dadon. When young, his strength was held in……Read Tale →BROTHERS GRIMMBeauty and the Beast (Original, Translated from the French)In a country very far from this is to be seen a great city wherein trade flourishes abundantly. It numbered amongst its……Read Tale →HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENThe Saucy BoyOnce upon a time there was an old poet, one of those right good old poets. One evening, as he was sitting……Read Tale →OSCAR WILDEThe Centerville GhostWhen Mr. Hiram B. Otis, the American Minister, bought Canterville Chase, every one told him he was doing a very foolish thing,……Read Tale →BROTHERS GRIMMThree Christmas TreesThis is a story of Three Christmas Trees. The first was a real one, but the child we are to speak of……Read Tale →BROTHERS GRIMMFisherman Plunk and His WifeFisherman Plunk was sick and tired of his miserable life. He lived alone by the desolate sea shore, and every day he……Read Tale →
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